At 06:56 PM 1/11/2005, Kevin Carron wrote:
>Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?

On what. Are you asking about a shotgun or a muzzleloader or a handgun?

I know a few people that have put them on handguns for competition and they
are happy. The "Red Dots" do seem to make the shooter faster. They can get
on target much sooner than when they use open sights. The downside is that
these same shooters have told me that it is harder to go back to using open
sights.

Alex Vitek
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~alexvit/outdoor/amv.htm
*******
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to late."
-Prince Raphael Corrino
DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES (Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson)
********

From:	John
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:26:25 -0600

>>Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?
>
>On what. Are you asking about a shotgun or a muzzleloader or a handgun?

My experiment with a red dot on a handgun was a failure (for me). In
fairness though it probably was because I did not take the time to get used
to it. Hard to acquire the target, seems to take a different method than
iron sites.

On the other hand I like the one I have on a 9mm carbine. Seems especially
good for new shooters. A friend that had not shot before was breaking clays
(stationary) out to about 50 yards the first time.

Would not trust the electronics in a self defense or hunting situation though.

John

From:	Michaelb
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:54:12 -0800

--- Kevin Carron wrote:

> Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?

Kevin, I played with the original Aimpoint a couple
decades ago. It worked fine as long as the batteries
lasted and I didn't misplace the battery housing
cover. The newer ones seem to work even better - the
better brands are even sturdy enough for military use
- but you still must rely on batteries... Good
hunting! Michael

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From:	David's World News Service
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:01:12 -0600

I have 2 of them! One is mounted on a Contender 7-30 Waters and is good out
to 75 yards with 1 1/2" groups. The other one is new in the box. I won it
at a conservation club smoker. It is a Tasco Pro Point 2, 30mm, illuminated
red dot sighting device, Polarizing Filter, Extension Tube, Haze Filter
Caps, Matching 30mm Ringset with 2.5mm Allen Wrench, Polishing Cloth, and
Lithium Battery. If you want it, it is yours for $40.00 plus shipping.
Retail is a $100.00.

--
David P. Morris
gillie@chartermi.net

"Kevin Carron" wrote in message
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> Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?

From:	vrooooom
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:03:54 -0500

David's World News Service wrote:
> I have 2 of them! One is mounted on a Contender 7-30 Waters and is good out
> to 75 yards with 1 1/2" groups. The other one is new in the box. I won it
> at a conservation club smoker. It is a Tasco Pro Point 2, 30mm, illuminated
> red dot sighting device, Polarizing Filter, Extension Tube, Haze Filter
> Caps, Matching 30mm Ringset with 2.5mm Allen Wrench, Polishing Cloth, and
> Lithium Battery. If you want it, it is yours for $40.00 plus shipping.
> Retail is a $100.00.
>
> --
> David P. Morris
> gillie@chartermi.net
>
> "Kevin Carron" wrote in message
> news:UIZEd.3484$Wp.766@lakeread07...
>
>>Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?
I have a Red Dot .30mm on my Mossberg 835 Ultimag turkey gun.
I love the thing.. every shot is right on.

Once again,
Vrooooom

From:	Kevin Carron
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 07:32:19 -0500

I was planning to use it on a shotgun, mainly Turkey hunting.
"Alex Vitek" wrote in message
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> At 06:56 PM 1/11/2005, Kevin Carron wrote:
>>Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?
>
> On what. Are you asking about a shotgun or a muzzleloader or a handgun?
>
> I know a few people that have put them on handguns for competition and
> they
> are happy. The "Red Dots" do seem to make the shooter faster. They can get
> on target much sooner than when they use open sights. The downside is that
> these same shooters have told me that it is harder to go back to using
> open
> sights.
>
>
> Alex Vitek
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~alexvit/outdoor/amv.htm
> *******
> "History allows us to see the obvious -- but unfortunately, not until it
> is
> to late."
> -Prince Raphael Corrino
> DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES (Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson)
> ********

From:	Tricia and John Frampton
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:43:40 -0600

I have a TruGlo red dot
http://www.truglo.com/content/products/firearm/red_dot/RedDot_xtreme.asp
on my SBE for turkey hunting. And I love it... The TruGlo is fairly in
expensive, and I have only hunted with it for one season so I am not sure of
the durability. I keep extra batteries in my turkey vest just incase. The
combination of the pistol grip and the red dot allow me to get a bead very
quickly.

Wish you luck,
~john.

"Kevin Carron" wrote in message
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>I was planning to use it on a shotgun, mainly Turkey hunting.
> "Alex Vitek" wrote in message
> news:5.2.1.1.0.20050111215629.0385c658@pop.ix.netcom.com...
>> At 06:56 PM 1/11/2005, Kevin Carron wrote:
>>>Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?
>>
>> On what. Are you asking about a shotgun or a muzzleloader or a handgun?
>>
>> I know a few people that have put them on handguns for competition and
>> they
>> are happy. The "Red Dots" do seem to make the shooter faster. They can
>> get
>> on target much sooner than when they use open sights. The downside is
>> that
>> these same shooters have told me that it is harder to go back to using
>> open
>> sights.
>>
>>
>> Alex Vitek
>> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~alexvit/outdoor/amv.htm
>> *******
>> "History allows us to see the obvious -- but unfortunately, not until it
>> is
>> to late."
>> -Prince Raphael Corrino
>> DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES (Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson)
>> ********

From:	Steve at OutdoorFrontiers
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:04:05 -0600

"Kevin Carron" wrote in message
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> Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?

I know a couple people that have them on shotguns for turkey hunting, on
pistols for both target and hunting and here in Wisconsin, they are legal to
use on muzzleloaders for the Muzzleloader Only deer season.

I've used them in the past and they are nice for applications where you
don't want magnification and you do want quick target acquisition. The only
downside is that they do require batteries and anything that operates on
batteries will usually go dead when you need it most.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

From:	Jerry
Subject:	Re: Red dot scope
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:41:10 -0600

Kevin Carron wrote:
> Has anyone try the Red Dot scope? Is it worth it?

I have Bushnell's Trophy Red Dots on a .357 mag 1895C and a 22 Buckmark
and I really like them. The cheaper Tasco types sold at WalMart will
work okay on 22's and air guns but they are kind of bulky. Today's Red
Dots are becoming really high tech but like anything else you get what
you pay for. If mother nature is catching up with your eye sight, the
red dots are the way to go, especially on hand guns and rifles that are
used inside of 150 yards.

Jerry